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CHPA Statement on ‘Buy American’ Executive Order

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s “Buy American” Executive Order (EO) for essential pharmaceuticals.

Aug 6, 2020

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Research Reports

Insights with Impact: Medicare Advantage Plans Expand Supplemental Benefits to Address Whole-Person Health

Trends in newly expanded supplemental benefits show enrollment growth in plans that offer an over-the-counter (OTC) benefit.

Aug 1, 2020

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HSA/FSA Campaign: Allergy Relief & Wallet Relief

Jul 31, 2020

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HSA/FSA Campaign: Pain Relief & Wallet Relief

Jul 31, 2020

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HSA/FSA Campaign: Soothe Aches & Payments

Jul 31, 2020

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OTC Medicines Provide $146 Billion in Value to the U.S. Healthcare System Annually

OTC medicines are accessible, affordable, and trusted solutions that provide $146 billion in value to the U.S. healthcare system annually.

Jul 31, 2020

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HSA/FSA Campaign: Reduce Fevers & Expenses

Jul 31, 2020

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement: CDC’s JAMA Article on Decrease in Pediatric Medication Overdoses

CHPA released the following statement in response to the CDC Viewpoints article titled, “Prevention of Unintentional Medication Overdose Among Children,” published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Jul 28, 2020

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Articles

Timeline for Implementation of OTC Monograph Reform Fees Under Provisions in H.R. 748 (the CARES Act)

What follows is a timeline for implementation of OTC monograph reform under HR 748, also known as the CARES Act.

Jun 23, 2020

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement Regarding Recent Observational Studies of NSAIDs and COVID-19

The results of nearly all recent observational studies of patients from around the world diagnosed with COVID-19 show no association between exposure to NSAIDs (including ibuprofen) and worsening clinical outcomes.

Jun 23, 2020

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